Insignia™ - Wi-Fi Smart Plug with Power Metering capability - White

Name: Insignia™ - Wi-Fi Smart Plug with Power Metering capability - White
Brand: Insignia™
SKU: 5845000
Rating: 3.4 (290 reviews)

Model: NS-SP1XM8

SKU: 5845000

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Key Specs
- Amperage: 15 amperes (Strength of electrical current.)
- Indoor or Outdoor Use: Indoor
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
General
- Brand: Insignia™
- Model Number: NS-SP1XM8
- Product Name: Wi-Fi Smart Plug with Power Metering capability
- Color: White
Power
- Amperage: 15 amperes (Strength of electrical current.)
- Voltage: 120 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
- Outlet Type: Single
Features
- Indoor or Outdoor Use: Indoor
Compatibility
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.39 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 1.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 1.65 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 0.4 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Other
- UPC: 600603214592

Insignia Connect app: Control, monitor and schedule your indoor electronics using your smartphone. Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant.
Power Metering: Power metering functionality means you get the added benefit of seeing how much energy the controlled unit is using
Create custom schedules: Use the Insignia Connect App to program your lights to match your routine.
Control the power: Your Wi-Fi Smart Plug can be used to control the power of most lights, fans, portable heaters, coffee makers and home audio systems using 1800W or less.
Use your voice control: Pair with the Apple HomeKit or Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa and turn your lights, your appliances, or a whole room on or off with the power of your voice.
Access anywhere: Stay connected, no matter where you are. Control, monitor and schedule your Wi-Fi Smart Plug from anywhere using the Insignia Connect app.
Track your energy consumption: Easily monitor your energy costs with integrated power meter.
Easy to use and install: Connect your mobile device to a Wi-Fi network, download and open the free Insignia Connect app, and plug the Smart Plug into an outlet. Can be used in a 2 prong outlet, by using a 3 prong to 2 prong grounding adapter.
Insignia Connect app: Control, monitor and schedule your indoor electronics using your smartphone. Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant.
Power Metering: Power metering functionality means you get the added benefit of seeing how much energy the controlled unit is using
Create custom schedules: Use the Insignia Connect App to program your lights to match your routine.
Control the power: Your Wi-Fi Smart Plug can be used to control the power of most lights, fans, portable heaters, coffee makers and home audio systems using 1800W or less.
Use your voice control: Pair with the Apple HomeKit or Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa and turn your lights, your appliances, or a whole room on or off with the power of your voice.
Access anywhere: Stay connected, no matter where you are. Control, monitor and schedule your Wi-Fi Smart Plug from anywhere using the Insignia Connect app.
Track your energy consumption: Easily monitor your energy costs with integrated power meter.
Easy to use and install: Connect your mobile device to a Wi-Fi network, download and open the free Insignia Connect app, and plug the Smart Plug into an outlet. Can be used in a 2 prong outlet, by using a 3 prong to 2 prong grounding adapter.

Whats Included

Insignia Wi-Fi Smart Plug with Power Metering
Quick setup guide
Insignia Wi-Fi Smart Plug with Power Metering
Quick setup guide

Product Manuals

Q: Can I use Apple Siri to control the outlet...?

A: Yes! You set it up through Apple Home. We currently have our Halloween decorations on it!

Q: Will this plug work outdoors for controlling holiday lights?

A: I would imagine so. I've got mine plugged into a GFCI outlet and it works fine. I am able to turn the plug off and on. I would say though that it will need to be protected from the elements if used on an outdoor plug or GFCI plug. The typical outdoor GFCI plug cover is not sufficient enough. I'm not sure how to resolve this unless you run an extension cord from inside the house or garage.

Q: All (3) of my devices (all the Insignia WiFi Smart Plug w/ Power Meter) disappeared on my app. Using an iphone. Out of state now, cannot reconnect. Is there a way to restore them without actually being in front of the devices?

A: Yes I have the same problem. Logging off and logging back into app *might* restore the devices. Else we have to wait for an app update. (Yes: horrible quality!)

Q: I have 2 insignia smart plugs ( Ns-sp1xm8, ns-sp1x7 ) well I guess you may know what the question is.... what app do i use to connect this NOW???? these have been in storage and now that we are all moved in I cant connect, NO MORE app!?! please help

A: I am facing this exact same issue. Will I get my money back??? It is not being used anymore since the app is no longer available.

Q: I downloaded the Insignia Connect App but I can only chose time zones from USA... How to choose time zone from other country?

A: undefined

Q: one of my switches turns on every morning at 6am. There is no schedule setup at all....have 5 of these and just the one does this...can’t figure out where a timer is setup (NOT in the insignia app, nor the IOS Home app...only using HomeKit). Any ideas?

A: I ran into the same problem. I had to reset the light switch

Q: Can you use this to shut down the wiifii for the house at night, and turn it on in the morning?

A: If you have your wifi plugged into this outlet it will let you shut it down but not turn it back on since your wifi is off and that's what is needed to relay your message to turn that outlet back on.

Q: Does this plug have an on/off switch or button on the unit itself?

A: Yes, it does. The device itself is a pain to setup. I would recommend buying a different brand.

Customers are saying

Customers express satisfaction with the product's ease of use, power metering capability, and compatibility with various smart home systems. Many appreciate its affordability and reliable performance for basic functions like timers. However, some users experienced challenges with connectivity, app functionality, and initial setup, while others noted slow response times. A few customers found pairing the device with smart home assistants to be difficult.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Bought 3, had to return/exchange 2 of them
The third on that I tried worked great no problems at all. Now for the first and second plugs I need to return/exchange. When I tried adding the first two devices all I got was a registration error (which I uploaded a picture of) this is all I got when I was trying to add both devices to the app. I tried with 3 different android devices (Galaxy s5, Galaxy s8+, and Samsung Tab 3) and 1 first generation Ipad mini (I couldn't find the the app in the ios app store and even searched it and came up with no results), so I was unable to try it with my Ipad. I called the help number that is provided by the app from one of my android devices, but was told to take it to geek squad or return/exchange it by the person on the phone. I also asked what to do if this were to happen again and he told me to return them again and try again if I still had a problem. P.S. I asked the guy on the phone if this was happening a lot, he replied with I was the second person to call and talk to him about that issue that day.
Posted 8 years ago by Josh
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Horrible App Renders Good Hardware Useless
I purchased this plug and the other model without the power meter. I'll break this down into a few sections to make reading simple. App Installation: The app installation requires going through the web site listed in the instructions. You cannot simply search for the app on either the Apple Store nor the Google Play store (if you can, the search results yielded nothing). Once installed the app requires that you sign in using your BestBuy.com account. I get it, but it should be linked to a completely separate account in my opinion. Once installed, the instructions are simple enough. Follow the app's instructions by plugging in the outlet, the light on the front will be flashing green. The app detects the local network broadcast by the plug, connects to the plug and then uses the plugs WiFi to locate nearby networks. You choose your network, plug in the password, and it should connect. That's where things get hairy. I never got either plug to work on the Android OS. It was attempted with both a Galaxy Edge 7 and a Moto G5 Plus (latest OS version at the time of this writing). On the iPad running the latest OS, I did get the first (non-metered plug) to connect. I never have gotten the metered plug to work. Tapping "Next" during the setup on the iPad yields nothing. The app simply doesn't move forward at all, almost as if you didn't click "Next." I've included photos of the errors from the Android OS. It seems this issue has been around for quite some time and is still a major problem. If the app fails to "setup" the plug, then the plug is absolutely useless. The really dumb part is that it's actually ON my network. I can see it on the network, but there's no way to bypass the app setup portion, and you must start the setup process all over again. For those in the IT field or with some networking knowledge, yes, I tried to open the IP of the adapter in a browser to complete the setup, but there doesn't appear to be a web GUI for that type of setup like there would be on a router or access point. The snip of the screen below shows their IP addresses on the network (blacked out the network name, MAC address, and the portion of the device name containing the MAC address for security purposes). Hardware: The hardware itself seems solid. If you can get the device connected, it works quite well via the app as well as using Alexa. Setting up with the Alexa app was easy. You just add the Insignia Connect skill to Alexa, connect your BestBuy.com account that you used when setting up the device, and you're off and running. Final Verdict: The hardware itself I would give a 4 star rating. Unfortunately, the hardware is useless if the setup cannot be completed. Ergo, I've elected to give this an single star. Hopefully, Insignia will step up and fix this app issue. If there was simply an option to scan your network for a device that either A) hasn't completed the setup or B) you want to change the settings on, then this whole issue would be resolved.
Posted 7 years ago by Mike
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Beginner Product
I decided to try this product for one reason: turning my bedroom lamp on was becoming a trip hazard. I was shocked at how simple the setup was. I love that this product doesn't require a hub and is easily controlled with the Insignia Connect app. I can't wait to get a few more of these! I may even get the Insignia smart wall switches!
Posted 7 years ago by BubblegumNoir